Sermons on Storing Up Treasures:

God’s Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 16, 2012

The Bible is God’s Word to the world. It is God’s treasure chest. If we are to find God’s treasure we must find Jesus. The surest place to find Jesus is in the Bible. As we get to know Jesus we discover the hidden treasure of God.

COLOSSIANS 2:1-5 GOD’S HIDDEN TREASURE A British TREASURE HUNTER discovered a huge stash of Roman coins buried in a field in southwest England. Using a metal detector, Dave Crisp located a large pot holding 52,000 coins. These ancient silver and bronze coins dated from the third century ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:1, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Without Understanding Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on the idea that accumulating riches and fame on this earth has no lasting value while accumulating treasures in heaven has value in both this life and the life to come.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles with you, please open up to Psalm 49:1. While you are looking that Psalm up, I have a music trivia question. Does anybody like country music? A lot of people. Has anybody ever heard of the country group called The Gatlin Brothers? More than I thought. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Will You Be Caught Up Or Are You Caught Up?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 6, 2013

Folks, the world is getting in place to make him welcome today! You might say…well the end of the world has been predicted many times over the years and I say, yes it has but, there has never been in the history of mankind a time like we live in today. E

Will you be caught up or are you caught up? Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Mammon Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We need to break free from the spirit of Mammon, which causes us to crave more, having less to show for it. Mammon wants to keep you enslaved and distracted from following God fully, but God wants you to be free!

Breaking Free from Mammon Luke 16:9-15 9 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 6, 2019

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 3, 2019

Lost Treasure (And The Search Of God) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 3, 2019 Series #45 / Luke 15:1-10 INTRO There are two very different types of adjustments that exit. Some are adjustments within the same framework. Daylight savings is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Encourages Christians to awaken from spiritual complacency, cast off sinful behaviors, and live vigorously in the light of Christ's truth and righteousness.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, especially as we prepare to unpack the rich truths found in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verses 11-14. Let's read the passage together, "And do this, understanding the present time: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Wake Up

Build Yourselves Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to actively build their faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, and remain in God's love while awaiting Christ's mercy and eternal life.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Creator, and warmed by the fellowship of our brothers and sisters in Christ? Our hearts are full and our spirits are eager as we prepare to engage with the Word of God anew. ...read more

Topics: Building Up

Diving For Pearls

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011

Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Your Treasure - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 4, 2008

It all belongs to God - how can we learn to be content in any circumstance - how can we be good stewards or managers of what God has given?

Where Is Your Treasure, part 2 TCF Sermon October 12, 2008 Open with Chinese finger puzzle illustration – invite someone on stage to put their finger into the puzzle with the preacher and try to extricate themselves. The key to this illustration is something we’re going to look at more closely ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Disciples of Jesus are filled with the Spirit.

FILLED UP Acts 2:1-13 S: Holy Spirit—the Church Begins Th: Freed to Minister Pr: DISCIPLES OF JESUS ARE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Steps TS: We will find in Acts 2:1-13 three steps that describe how the church began and how disciples of Jesus are filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give It Up!

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

When you give up what you have been blessed with, you receive more than you can contain.

There are times that it is difficult to walk with God. You cannot set your pace by the pace other men. You must set your timing by the pace of God Himself. You are walking with the infinte as opposed to the finite. His thoughts are higher than our ways, and his thoughts are above our thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Wake Up

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2002

GOD DESIRES OUR REPENTANCE, NOT OUR DESTRUCTION.

WAKE UP JOEL 2:1-2; 12-17 MARCH 3, 2002 SUNDAY PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: “Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves... the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace without ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17, Joel 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to support one another.

THIS IS A HOLD UP Galatians 5:25-6:5 S: Encouragement and support Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Galatians 5:25-6:5, we will find four ways we can support one another. The _____ way we can support one another is… I. LIVE IT UP ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fess Up!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001

The importance of confession, both to the unbeliver for salvation and to the believer for wholesome living.

Fess Up! Prov.28:13: “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” James 5:16: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” I John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wake Up!

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

Standing at the thresh-hold of amazing changes, do we tend to fall asleep?

"WAKE UP" Matthew 26: 36-46 Pastor Dave Campbell Take a walk with me to the edge of the Garden of Gesthemane, but you will need to remove your shoes because we are treading on holy ground. Jesus is in travail of soul as He communes with His Father as a Roman cross awaits Him the next day. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Apostolic